1992 Ford Escort Ghia 1.6 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Faults:

Steering is bumpy / jerky and not very accurate when turning - understeer always a problem.

Passenger seat comes loose and is noisy.

Dim lights work when they feel like it - dodgy switch.

Very noisy tappet sound when starting from cold, noisy engine at full stop.

Clutch pedal sometimes has a lot of play near the top and you have to double clutch to get in gear.

General Comments:

Total waste of money. I would have thought that I would have learned this by now when it comes to Escorts, but this one being my third, I can promise that I will never buy another Ford for as long as live.

1992 Ford Escort GT 1.8 DOHC Mazda from North America

Summary:

Faults:

Timing belt snapped after I did my first inspection on it! Replaced timing belts and all other belts with the water pump.

Compressor went bad recently and replaced that... not expensive.

Other than that my usual oil change at 2000 miles... I do it sooner since it has so many miles and it still runs great!

General Comments:

Car handles great. I bought the car with high mileage, but I think the engine is still original. It can smoke people at the lights and sometimes new faster cars like the Mustang and souped up Hondas. A real sleeper car.

Also had police strobes and real police siren put into it because I'm cool. Pull people over and give them the finger. HA! Just having fun! Heavy tint on car with scanners and antennas. Email me for pics! allstaryoot@yahoo.com

I also work for the United States Customs so I'm allowed to have it, but other than that the car is extremly reliable and still going strong at 178,900 miles!

26th Nov 2006, 15:16

I have 92 GT as well,and yes, it is fast! 5 speed manual 1.8 L DOC 16V, who would have thought this little car has so much power?! This little thing keeps going and going although I torture the engine and transmission everyday driving it like a racer! Good handling too!

17th Jun 2002, 20:47

Hello.

I was wondering how you managed to find your Escort Cossie in Canada? I have been looking everywhere for one! it is my ultimate dreams car, and not everyone would have one, which is great! anywho, if you could give me any help it would be greatly appreciated.